The Ballroom, near Wheddon Cross
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Property Summary The Ballroom near Wheddon Cross (Somerset) is a self catering holiday cottage predominately situated on the first floor of a converted 14th Century outbuilding, a farm in a secluded and private valley on Exmoor. The Ballrooms sleeps 4 guests and is dog friendly too. Main Description The Ballroom is located on a farm in a beautifully situated in a private valley deep in the heart of the Exmoor National Park. If you are looking for peace and quiet in the middle of some of the most beautiful countryside in England, then this is the place for you! Sleeps up to 4 guests in two bedrooms One double bedroom (king-sized bed) and one twin bedroom Carefully converted from stone outbuildings with 14th century origins Situated in a private valley deep in the heart of the Exmoor National Park Lovely views across the cobbled yard and down the valley from the bedroom windows Sitting room with wood-burning fire Enclosed patio to the rear with outside seating Dogs welcome (2 max) for £15 supplement per dog Wifi, heating and electricity included Bed linen and towels are provided Approx 2 miles to local villages with pubs and shops Arrive from 4 pm Depart by 10 am The farm has 14th century origins and the property has been carefully converted into comfortable holiday accommodation from an original stone outbuilding. The Ballroom was once used for hunt balls and retains many original features, including a solid oak floor. From the cobbled yard, entrance is via a useful downstairs utility with plenty of room for hanging up coats and storing muddy walking boots. The rest of the accommodation is upstairs, situated on the first floor of what used to be the original 17th century threshing barn. There is a wood-burner in the sitting room and French doors open from the dining area onto a private and enclosed terrace with picnic bench. There are two bedrooms which can sleep up to four guests; one double (king-sized bed) and one twin room. The sitting room and bedrooms both have beautiful views down the valley. Security deposit A security deposit of £50 is required when booking this property. This amount will be added to the total price of your booking and will be refunded after your stay unless the owner discovers damage to the property or its contents after your departure. Stabling and grazing available so you could bring your horse on holiday to Exmoor with you. The Ballroom is adjoined to The Shippon, another holiday property, which also sleeps 4 guests. Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement (maximum of 2). A supplementary fee of £15 will be added to your invoice per dog. Please note: this cottage is situated on a farm therefore you are required to ensure your dog is kept under your control at all times, this includes free-range ducks and chickens in the yard where the cars are parked as well as livestock in the fields. Furthermore, please do not allow your dogs on the furniture and do not leave them alone in the property at any time. The farm offers turnout and stabling facilities for those wanting to bring their horse on holiday. Charges are £12 per night per horse for stabling and turnout on a DIY basis. Please contact us prior to booking to check availability for horses. The Ballroom is strictly non-smoking. The property will be ready from 4 pm on the day of your arrival. Please depart by 10 am on the last day of your stay. Please leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests. Indoor Description The Ballroom kitchen is fitted with fridge (with freezer compartment), microwave, electric oven and hob. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, a variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses. A television with Freeview, DVD player and DAB radio is provided and wireless broadband is available throughout the property. An iron, ironing board and hair dryer are also provided for your convenience. A clothes-airer can be made available for your use on request. A travel cot and high chair can be provided, please request these items at the time of booking so we can make sure they are ready for your arrival. Electricity and heating costs are included in the price of your accommodation. The Ballroom benefits from central heating fueled by biomass boiler, which keeps the property nice and cosy during the cooler months. There is also a wood burning stove in the sitting room. One basket of logs and some kindling will be provided, additional logs can be purchased if you require them. Bed linen, duvets, blankets and towels are provided for your convenience, but please bring your own beach towels if you wish to take towels with you on day trips. Tea, coffee, sugar and milk are provided to ensure you can have a hot drink as soon as you arrive. There may also be other non-perishable items like a salt, pepper and a few herbs or spices available. Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid and surface cleaner will be present in the property